Learn to drive manual in Austin
The only manual transmission driving school in Austin with a dedicated instructor and car.
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Learn from the best in a safe, fun and effective way
Learn on our car
1-4 hours of seat time
Real world training
I've helped over 200 people in Austin learn that driving a manual transmission isn't complex—it just requires the right teacher. My goal is to demystify the third pedal, replacing anxiety with confidence. With a patient, step-by-step method that's been proven to work, I'll help you build the muscle memory and understanding you need to handle any Austin road with ease
Available Courses
Refresher Course
30 min | $99
Perfect for those who've learned to drive stick before and need a quick refresher to get back on the road with confidence. This session is also a great, budget-friendly choice for ambitious beginners who want a taste of driving a manual.
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​For those starting from scratch, while you'll definitely get a feel for the basics, a longer lesson is recommended to fully develop your skills.
Beginners Course
60 min | $189
What You'll Master:
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Core Fundamentals: Smoothly starting, stopping, and changing gears.
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Low-Speed Maneuvers: Confidently navigating parking lots and reversing.
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Real-World Scenarios: Handling steep hills, speed bumps, and stop-and-go traffic.
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Good Habits: Learn techniques to avoid common mistakes, prevent bad habits, and ensure the longevity of your clutch.​
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This course is perfect for the beginner who is serious about learning to drive stick and plans on buying a manual transmission car to continue practicing with after the lesson.
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Beginners+ Course
90 min | $275
Includes everything covered in our Beginner lesson, plus an additional 30-45 minutes of on-the-road experience. We’ll spend more time on public roads to solidify your skills.​
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This is the highly recommended course for:
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Individuals renting a manual car on vacation.
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Anyone who wants to feel fully prepared for daily driving or commuting.
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Learners who prefer a more in-depth, immersive first experience.
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The Works
3hr | $649
This extended session ensures you have ample time to move beyond the basics and truly master the art of driving a manual on public roads.
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For students who progress quickly, this session provides the opportunity to introduce advanced techniques like rev-matching and heel-toe for high perfomrance driving.
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Includes a free refresher course to be redeemed at a later date. Perfect for those who want to learn now, but might be a few months away from a vacation or car purchase.
Meet your instructor
Howdy, I'm Mason
Life long car addict and staunch advocate for the manual transmission. After teaching family members and friends how to drive stick, he realized there was a huge issue in Austin.
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No, not gentrification (well, that too), but there's thousands of people who want to learn manual, but don't have access to a teacher or a car with a stick. He started Learn Manual ATX to solve this issue and get more people driving the greatest transmission.
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He also writes biographies about himself in the third person and isn't that great at website design, apologies.